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12 | June 21, 2018 | The Lockport Legend news lockportlegend.com Police Reports FROM THE MOKENA MESSENGER Board honors LW Central grad for Air Force acceptance A Mokena teenager was recognized June 11 at the Village of Mokena Board of Trustees meeting for deciding to protect and serve his country. Jared Robert Scott Bachman, a Lincoln-Way Central graduate, is set to enter to the United States Air Force Academy later this year and was honored by the Village with a proclamation in his honor at the meeting. Bachman was a member of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp at Lincoln-Way Central. According to the proclamation, Bachman achieved the assignments of squadron commander, summer drill camp leader and group commander during his four years in the AFJROTC program. After an intense application process, Bachman was one of fewer than 1,200 people to be accepted into the Air Force Academy. He will begin his basic training later this month in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bachman thanked the Village Board and Mayor Frank Fleischer for honoring him with a proclamation and for the work they do to better the community. “I’ve lived in Mokena my entire life, and I’d like to thank all of you for the work that you do to build and foster this incredible community that allows people such as myself and my classmates to have a dream, develop that dream and go after that,” he said. Reporting by Jon DePaolis, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit MokenaMessenger.com. FROM THE TINLEY JUNCTION Mayor plans meeting after Cruise Nights complaints A different setup this year for Tinley Park’s weekly Cruise Nights has drawn complaints from attendees and stakeholders. During a Special Board of Trustees meeting on June 12, approximately a half dozen people involved with the classic car show spoke in opposition to new safety regulations implemented in 2018 that includes the closure of north and southbound Oak Park Avenue from 171st Street to North Street as well as a blocked off section that only allows entry until 5 p.m. and exit after 8 p.m. In the previous six years, attendees and drivers were able to come and go as they pleased, organizers said. “I think it was a big mistake,” said Jim Hudik, Commander of Bremen VFW Post 2791. “This is hurting financially.” Mayor Jake Vandenberg said the changes were implemented based on recommendations from the Tinley Park Police Department, which reviewed a variety of plans dealing with moving vehicles and pedestrian safety. Roger Barton, a longtime village resident and original organizer, said the situation was “out of hand.” “The barricades up right now are unacceptable,” he said. “Cruise Nights were one of the most popular events this town has ever seen.” Vandenberg said he understood the new setup was not perfect and requested to meet with Cruise Night organizers in an attempt to find solutions to the current issues. Cruise Nights began on May 29 and runs from 5-9 p.m. every Tuesday night throughout August. Reporting by Cody Mroczka, Editor. For more, visit Tin leyJunction.com. From THE FRANKFORT STATION Frankfort woman receives award for monarch conservation efforts The Illinois state butterfly has seen a steady decrease in population over the past 20 years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and local woman Kay Mac- Neil is leading an effort to protect them. MacNeil recently won a national Award of Honor in Philadelphia for her work with Milkweeds for Monarchs, a national and now global movement to plant milkweeds and increase the number of safe habitats for monarchs. She has sent more than 8,000 seed packets of milkweed this year locally and as far as Nevada, California, Canada and Puerto Rico. “Receiving the award was very exciting,” MacNeil said. “If every gardener had a milkweed plant our problems would be solved.” As the bee, bird and butterfly chairman for the Garden Club of Illinois District 8, MacNeil started the project three years ago because she saw the need to aid the declining population of monarchs. “The numbers are down by 90 percent of what they used to be years ago,” Mac- Neil said. “Monarchs face a lot of challenges like deforestation and global warming. The drop in milkweed is the culprit for their low numbers.” Monarchs lay their eggs on the milkweed and the caterpillar then eats the milkweed, which are commonly sprayed with pesticides that endanger the butterfly. MacNeil also raises monarchs on her kitchen table when she finds one in an unsafe habitat. After the caterpillars transform into butterflies, she releases them into her garden, which is full of milkweed and perennials. The butterflies then join the 33 million other monarchs as they migrate to Mexico for the winter. Reporting by Megan Schuller, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit FrankfortStation.com. FROM THE NEW LENOX PATRIOT Local singers, musicians kick off 2018 Live on the Lawn There’s no shortage of free, family fun in New Lenox, but one concert series in particular brings the entire community together in song. On June 10, the Village of New Lenox presented its first Live on the Lawn performance of 2018 by hosting the New Lenox Community Band and Midwest Crossroads Chorus for a night of fun and music. Rainy weather defined the early afternoon, but by the 7 p.m. start time, the clouds began to clear and a hint of sun emerged for the first time all day. The New Lenox Community Concert Band did its best to conjure even more sunshine as its theme for the Sunday night concert was “Bringing Light.” “Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light” by Johann Schop and “With Each Sunset” by Richard Saucedo were among the captivating themed pieces performed while a march by John Philip Sousa and Edwin Franko Goldman’s “On the Mall” – which the band plays at the conclusion of most of its concerts – proved to be perennial fan favorites. “These concerts are a chance to hear what – culturally – America was built on,” said co-director of the New Lenox Community Band Matthew Doherty before the show. “It’s a chance to connect to people who are 95 years old or 5 years old. Kids come and dance. Grown-ups come and listen to some music that maybe they enjoyed from their childhood. There’s some really beautiful moments in the music and some really beautiful moments in the park.” Reporting by Laurie Fanelli, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit NewLenoxPatriot.com. FROM THE HOMER HORIZON Four-day Homer Community Fest to return for ninth year There’s nothing better than getting the family together on a summer day for good food, carnival rides and live music. Residents can soon enjoy just that, as Homer Community Fest will return to the village for its ninth year Thursday, June 21, through Sunday, June 24. Many of the popular attractions and vendors from years past will be at the four-day festival, with some new additions to be seen and heard throughout the grounds on the northeast corner of 151st Street and Creme Road. “We’ve seen the fest grow throughout the years,” Parade & Festival Committee co-chairman and Village Trustee Carlo Caprio said. “I personally feel like we have become a destination, where a lot of festivals host them a few years, and they don’t survive, but we’ve done a really great job working with the Township and the Homer Road District to get everybody involved and to make this festival a destination for everyone to come to.” The gates open at 3 p.m. Thursday, and the festival closes at midnight. All of the entertainment is free. Families can purchase a mega pass for $65 that allows unlimited rides all four days. Day passes can also be purchased for $30. For more information, visit www.homerfest.com. Reporting by Jacquelyn Schlabach, Assistant Editor. For more, visit HomerHorizon.com. Lockport man charged with DUI after allegedly crashing into tree Matthew Rivera, 20, of 921 Thornton St. in Lockport, was charged by the Will County Sheriff’s office with driving under the influence, driving with an expired registration, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and possession of a false insurance card June 2 on the 300 block of McCameron Avenue. Deputies were called to the area at approximately 3 a.m. where they reportedly found Rivera’s vehicle in the front yard of a residence. The vehicle had come to a stop after striking a tree, and the tree was lying on top of the vehicle when deputies arrived, police said. Lockport Fire personnel treated Rivera, who was transported to Silver Cross Hospital with nonlife threatening injuries, and a 30-year-old male passenger refused treatment. Will County Sheriff’s Office May 29 • Maria G. Estrada, 36, of 306 Daisy Circle in Romeoville, was charged with disobeying a stop sign, driving without a valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle after being stopped in the area of W. 135th Street and Smith Road. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Lockport Legend’s Police Reports are compiled from official reports found online on the Will County Sheriff’s Office or Lockport Police Department’s website or releases issued by the department and other agencies. Individuals named in these reports are considered innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law.
® lockportlegend.com SOUND OFF the Lockport Legend | June 21, 2018 | 13 Social snapshot Top Web Stories From LockportLegend.com from Monday, June 18. From the Assistant Editor My new volunteer effort 1. Police: Cocaine, marijuana found in Lockport man’s car 2. Old Canal Days sees changes this year due to construction 3. Nearly 100 students prepare to perform ‘Mary Poppins’ 4. Going Places: Voulgaris ready to take her game out east 5. Team 22: Girls soccer Become a member: LockportLegend.com/plus “Marshmallow painting at Willow Walk Park Camp!” Lockport Township Park District, from June 11. Like The Lockport Legend: facebook.com/LockportLegend “Both sessions of Youth Camp in the books! Great kids! Excellent job by our guys throughout the week serving as camp coaches! ‘Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.’ - Ralph Waldo Emerson” LockportHoops, @LockportHoops from Thursday, June 14. Follow The Lockport Legend: @LockportLegend Jacquelyn Schlabach j.schlabach@22ndcenturymedia.com Last time I wrote to you all, I spoke about wanting to get more involved in my community. I was looking for ways to continue volunteering after moving to Downers Grove following my college graduation last year. I tried to search different organizations, but unfortunately, for a lot of them, they needed volunteers during the day. With my job at the paper, that wasn’t an option for me, so I kept looking. After going through my list, I remembered I had volunteered at the nursing home my great-grandmother lived at when I was a sophomore in high school. I went to their website to fill out a volunteer inquiry form, and received an email back just hours later. I called the volunteer coordinator and we set up a time for me to come in and have an orientation. Of course, since I had volunteered before, I was familiar with a lot of the policies and activities. As soon as the coordinator gave me a tour of the home and introduced me to a couple of the residents, I knew I was in the right place. I’ve always had a passion for helping senior citizens. I think it’s important they interact with as many people as possible and engage in the activities they enjoy, whether that be bingo, bunco, listening to music or watching movies. When I volunteered there many years ago, I helped out with happy hour, where the residents gathered in the cafe area and could have beverages and snacks for an hour. I also would visit with the residents and talk with them, share stories with each other, and just enjoy each other’s company. It was a rewarding experience, and I’m happy to be doing it again. Every other Saturday for the past month or so, I have volunteered during bingo games and helped residents with their playing cards, or passed out money when they win. I’ve helped out three lovely women each time, and it’s always so wonderful to see how excited they are when they win, even if it’s just 25 cents. One lady won $1 and said, “I can’t remember the last time I got a dollar!” It just warms your heart to see them really enjoying themselves. Often times, they can’t hear the numbers being called out, or need help covering the numbers, and they’re always so appreciative when you help them. The seniors I volunteer with are always so full of life and just want someone to talk to. I remember when my great-grandmother was in the nursing home, and she loved whenever we would come visit her. We played bunco during happy hour, and would always take her outside so she could see the people walking around. She loved to people watch. It brings back memories being there again, but I’m happy to continue working with the seniors and helping make their days a bit brighter. Don’t let your advertising cool down this summer. BE SMART. ADVERTISE IN CONTACT Sound Off Policy Editorials and columns are the opinions of the author. Pieces from 22nd Century Media are the thoughts of the company as a whole. The Lockport Legend encourages readers to write letters to Sound Off. All letters must be signed, and names and hometowns will be published. We also ask that writers include their address and phone number for verification, not publication. Letters should be limited to 400 words. The Lockport Legend reserves the right to edit letters. Letters become property of The Lockport Legend. Letters that are published do not reflect the thoughts and views of The Lockport Legend. Letters can be mailed to: The Lockport Legend, 11516 West 183rd Street, Unit SW Office Condo #3, Orland Park, Illinois, 60467. Fax letters to (708) 326-9179 or e-mail to max@lockportlegend. com. www.lockportlegend.com. The Lockport Legend JULIE MCDERMED 708.326.9170 ext. 21 j.mcdermed@22ndcenturymedia.com visit us online at WWW.Lockportlegend.com
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